Dr. Chuck Lester serves as the Assistant Director of Community Wellness Programs at Oklahoma State University, overseeing public health initiatives across five counties in north-central Oklahoma. His work centers on partnering with local stakeholders to deploy evidence-based interventions for complex community health challenges. With a DrPH from Tulane University, his approach is defined by the practical application of public health research, bridging the gap between academic science and sustainable, on-the-ground community impact. His interests focus on the intersection of public health and substance use, as well as the development of operational frameworks that translate theory into effective community wellness programs.